B.SetupNode.md

Setting up Node.js

Forge development requires a fully supported LTS release of Node.js installed.

Install Node.js on macOS

Forge developers on macOS are encouraged to use Node Version Manager (nvm) to configure the environment:

1. Install nvm.
2. Select the latest Node.js LTS release by running the following in the terminal:

nvm install --lts
nvm use --lts

Install Node.js on Linux

Forge developers on Linux should use the OS package manager and Node Version Manager (nvm) to configure the environment.

1. Install Node.js via package manager. See the Node.js package manager documentation for a list of supported platforms.
2. Install nvm.
3. Select the latest Node.js LTS release by running the following in the terminal:

nvm install --lts
nvm use --lts

Install Node.js on Windows 10

To install an LTS release of Node.js on Windows 10:

1. Download the LTS installer from Node.js.
2. Install the package.